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The idea behind veganism is to do the least harm possible not be 100% perfect. Sadly during havesting some animals die. But they die regardless if one is vegan or not. Non vegans complain of vegans being agressive yet l could complain ofthere habit of pointing out vegan diets are not free of causing animal suffering. It is surely better too do as much as l can then do nothing beccause l cannot do so 100%

Maybe the crisis is caused by people not taking responsibility for their own health. Too many eat badly refuse to exersise and run to the doctor when they get sick. If we aĺl to up this responsibility and only used the service when needed I am sure that would help.

It really amazes me that people believe chickens to be healthy. The way the manority are crammed into sheds with little light or space. Can that be a healthy enviroment? They are as a matter of course injected against disease. Who knows what effect continual consumption of such flesh does to people. If the chickens you eat are cheap ask yourself why. In eatingchickens and fish you are still eat in meat it's just not red.

I am a christian and l have no fear for the future of this planet. The Bible says that God did not create the Earth for nothing. He will also remove those ruining Earth. So despite the damage humans inflict l do not despair.

Thank you for your reply l now know a little more about you . I too am a christian and from my study of the Bible I have found no direct command that says we must eat animals. Adam and Eve along with all creation in the beginning ate vegetation.it was only after the flood eating animals was allowed. Diet for Christians is as I understand it a matter of conscience. Christians are commanded to love others and prouducing meat takes grain that could be fed direct to people. I also care about the environment and my health in general.. l enjoy good health I am of a healthy weight my blood pressure is normal. Unlike my sister and husband who are both obese have many medical problems yet are both animal eaters. I know a good number of people who have heart problems,diabetis many of whom are overweight and some obese all of whom eat animals.

From what I know of slaughter houses the animals are not killed in a humane way. It was seeing it that shocked me. I guess knew it was unpleasant to look on so I avoided it. I was veggie when l finally saw how animals were killed.l regret remaining ignorant so long still better late than never.

My very last Xmas tree l put in my garden and it grew really tall.It was a scots pine l had it for many years but it had to be cut down. I love pine trees but they belong in the forest not in the house.

I have suffered with social anxiety for most of my life.Though for a long time I was told I was shy. I was also told l would grow out of it. By the time l learned what social anxiety was l had suffered for many years. Whatever mental heath problem a person has support and help is vital. Some do not have the help they need. Others are unable to afford or get help. If someone is able to overcome mental health difficulties alone such a person is rare.

If we all became vegan cows ect would probably die out though some may be kept the way we keep rare animals. Veganism helps reduce human hunger in that grain that is fed to animals can be fed direct to people.

I love dogs but consider it irresponsible to leave babies alone with them. Dogs are animals not humans as for toddlers the same applies. Parents need to supervise interaction and reach children not to pester a dog. I was taught to leave a dog alone if he was tierd or not well. Some parents allow their children to tease dogs a very stupid thing to do.

I do not like Zoo's of any description. I have never seen London Zoo but years ago I used to visit Dudley Zoo. I saw nothing wrong in it tiĺl l saw the film Born Free. After that on the next visit I became more aware of the cages. I have not felt the same about Zoos since.

We're l live used to be terrible woth fireworks going off in the day. The local council has come down hard on this and now it does not happen. Fewer people have fireworks parties but those who do have loud ones. I think those should only be allowed at public displays.

I do not know of any cure for loneliness l have suffered it most of my life. I was a quite timid child who found other children loud and frightening. As a teenager l felt like an outsider.l have had friends but most ended when they got married. Later as a single parent l spent a lot of time alone . I had no money, or confidence to mix with others. About 10yrs ago l found out l suffer from Social Anxiety lt helped a bit to know there was a reason for my feelings of isolation and anxiety when round people. I also have major trust issues due to experiences though out life. I find a lot of people like to stick with there own family or exsisting social group. Others are too busy or do not want to put the time or effort in that a real friendship needs. I do have contact with a few people but they are not on my wavelength and have little in common with me. My best friend is my dog l would be lost without her.

I have heard so much of people having a slow long death. Being kept alive by drugs or machines when there is no quality of life at all. The thought of ending up that way fills me with horror. If l could have a quick release l would welcome it.

I hate cruelty and a great deal of cruelty is involved in Ivory. There is the death of the animal and the loss of baby elephants mothers. The UK is supposed to be a nation of animal lover's but the fact we sell lvory makes a mockery of that idea.

I know it is going against popular opinion and outlook but l do believe in God. I only have to look at the wonderful animal creation to know an intelligent creator is behind them.
The Bible gives good advice on how to improve relationships with others. It warns of the dangers of over eating and drinking.it is a source of comfort in a insecure world. Jesus never said that his followers would be excempt from persecution he told us to expect it. The sad state of affairs we find ourselves in is because Adam and Eve chose to live independently of God. Belief in God to many seems silly but these ones are without faith. Faith is not the possession of all men.

I attend Christian meetings because the Bible says we should not forsake the gathering of ourselves together. These meetings help stregthen my faith. I do not think I would last long trying to be a Christian by myself.

I dislike Christmas and I don't celebrate it. It has nothing to do with Christ Jesus. Who was not born on 25th December. My father died on Christmas day another reason I dislike it. It's aĺl spend spend spend.and indulging in over eating and drinking. Finally the amount of Turkey's killed and dogs dumped at this time of year is to see for words
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